What Is The Term Used To Call Bone Cancer?

Posted on Wed, 5 Sep 2018

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Question : I had a form of bone cancer for which I had surgery. I cannot remember the name. It may have been plasma scarmonia. I was told it was a slow growing type often in the skull where mine was. I have blood tests every 4 months to be certain it is not still in my blood do you have any idea what it is named?

Answered by Dr. Monish De (11 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Osteo sarcoma

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

After hearing your history the bone cancer is called osteo sarcoma. It is a slow growing tumor. Treatment consist of chemotherapy and surgery.

Regards,
Dr. Monish De

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